Men in Black 3 (soundtrack)

Men in Black 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the score soundtrack to the 2012 film Men in Black 3, the third and final instalment in the Men in Black franchise as well as in the original trilogy and a sequel to Men in Black II (2002), starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin. The film's musical score is composed by Danny Elfman and released through Sony Classical Records on May 29, 2012, four days after the film.

Background

As with the previous instalments, Danny Elfman composed the score for Men in Black 3. Elfman utilized the musical ideas from the predecessors and used predominantly orchestral elements in the score, which was being transitioned to electronic and rock music along with the choir elements being provided in the finale. The score was recorded at Sony Scoring Stage and Elfman's Studio Della Morte. Sony Classical Records released the film's soundtrack consisting of Elfman's score, on May 29 in CDs.

Critical reception

A reviewer from Filmtracks.com wrote "The element of humor is restrained, but the better developed orchestral bravado of the franchise themes and the loyalty to them add up to a pleasantly satisfying whole." A. O. Scott of The New York Times criticized the score, summarizing "The music sounds less like a score by Danny Elfman than like a score by Danny Elfman’s smartphone app, and it carries dreadful intimations of forced fun." Drew Taylor of IndieWire wrote "Danny Elfman's groovy galactic score, makes for a pretty intoxicating experience." A review from The Hollywood Reporter summarized "Danny Elfman's score, continue the winning look and feel established in the first film."